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Première Ovation - Heritage
Funding for young professionals to highlight heritage in Quebec City or Wendake
Last Update: March 18, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2026
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers two bursaries for young professionals in Quebec City or Wendake: a Distribution Bursary for innovative heritage projects targeting public distribution, and a Professional Experience Bursary for emerging youth to gain practical experience in heritage organizations. Please see the funder website for specific funding amounts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : November 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Heritage photography, video, film projects
- Web platform development for heritage dissemination
- Conferences, performances, and animations
- Cultural mediation activities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Professional integration into heritage organizations
Documents Needed
- Project proposal describing the heritage initiative
- Detailed budget for the proposed activities
- Portfolio or samples of previous work
- Proof of professional status or academic enrollment
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young professionals (individual or teams) interested in heritage projects
- Emerging youth seeking professional experience in heritage organizations
- Cultural organizations, museums, and businesses in Quebec City or Wendake
Who is not eligible
- Projects focused on heritage outside Quebec City or Wendake
- Individuals not meeting youth professional criteria
- Organizations not located in eligible regions
Eligible expenses
- Project development costs (materials, equipment rental)
- Production costs for creative outputs (photography, video, film)
- Travel and accommodation for project execution
- Professional fees and honorariums
- Dissemination and distribution costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects without public distribution component (for Distribution Bursary)
- Academic research without practical application or public outreach
- Projects outside Quebec City or Wendake
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City
- Wendake
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness.
- Evaluation considers project innovation, heritage relevance, and public impact.
- Applicants are notified of decisions: mid-December for November deadline, mid-April for March deadline.
- Successful applicants receive funding agreement with terms and conditions.
- Reporting may be required on project outcomes and fund usage.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French.
- Projects must target public distribution for the Distribution Bursary.
- For Professional Experience Bursary, funding requests must be submitted by the hosting organization.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Première Ovation - Heritage Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Première Ovation - Heritage. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Première Ovation - Heritage?
This program offers two bursaries for young professionals in Quebec City or Wendake: a Distribution Bursary for innovative heritage projects targeting public distribution, and a Professional Experience Bursary for emerging youth to gain practical experience in heritage organizations. Please see the funder website for specific funding amounts.
Who is eligible for the Première Ovation - Heritage program?
To be eligible for the Première Ovation - Heritage program, you must:
Young professionals or multidisciplinary teams for Distribution Bursary
Emerging youth for Professional Experience Bursary
Projects must focus on heritage in Quebec City or Wendake
What expenses are eligible under Première Ovation - Heritage?
Heritage photography, video, film projects
Web platform development for heritage dissemination
Conferences, performances, and animations
Cultural mediation activities
Temporary exhibitions
Professional integration into heritage organizations
Where is the Première Ovation - Heritage available?
The Première Ovation - Heritage program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Première Ovation - Heritage a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Première Ovation - Heritage is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Première Ovation - Heritage?
Première Ovation - Heritage is funded by Quebec City
